Itinerary

1. Day 1 :Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,400 m)

   • After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative, who will drop us off at our hotel. 
   • We will then check in at the hotel, freshen up, and rest. In the evening, we will host a welcome dinner. 
   • Overnight in Kathmandu.

2. Day 2 :Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.

   • We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa, and Boudhanath stupa, which are all world heritage sites. 
   • Durbar Square reveals the life of the royals in ancient times. 
   • Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. 
   • Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world.

3. Day 3 : Drive to Machha Khola (900 m) – 9 Hrs.

   • Our guide will meet you at the hotel. We will leave Kathmandu after breakfast. 
   • Our driver (Guru Ji) for the day will accelerate our trip a head towards Gorkha up to Macha Khola (fish river). 
   • The drive passes through local communities, rivers, suspension bridges, green terraces and hills. 
   • The roads are sometimes bumpy, muddy eventually, we will have sight of Annapurna south, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal. 
   • We will arrive at the hotel in time for dinner.

4. Day 4 : Trek to Jagat (1,340 m) – 6 Hrs.

   • Today is the first day for the trek you have been looking forward to. Our guide for the trek not only lead the trail but he will also share his knowledge, entertain the team and take care of you.
   • Today, you will start walking across the twisting road on the bank of the Buri Gandaki River. 
   • As you enter the forest trail, you will witness many monkeys and langurs. 
   • After the forest, you will walk to the Gurung villages, like lower Khorlabeshi. In the village, you will notice the shepherds clad in a typical smoke-browned cape called Bokkhu.
   • After more ascending and descending, you'll arrive at a small hot spring in Tatopani—a good place to take a break!
   • Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, you'll climb over a ridge, trek along the river and then climb towards the village of Jagat. 
   • This is the gateway to Mannaslu conservation area and all your permits are stamped after verification. Overnight in hotel.
     Trekking time: 6-7 hours
     Trekking distance: 13.7 miles (22 km)
      Accommodation: Teahouse

5. Day 5 : Trek to Deng (1,860 m) – 7 Hrs.

   • As we leave Jagat we cross a ridge which lead us to village of Salleri after which we descend to Sirdibas. 
   • We then cross to the other side of Buri Gandaki river using the the large suspension bridge and later ascend sharply to Philim. 
   • After crossing the river, the trail then enters an amazing part of the gorge, surrounded by orchids on the top. 
   • After that, a steep climb to the west side of the valley will lead us through bamboo forests to Deng village. Overnight at Tea house in Deng.

   Trekking time: 6-7 hours
   Trekking distance: 12.3 miles (19.9 km)
    Accommodation: Teahouse

6. Day 6 : Trek to Namrung (2,630 m) – 8 Hrs.

   • The trek will take us across a Buddhist-influenced region, with a few minor ups and downs, mainly through the forests. 
   • We’ll then reach Ghap through a complex Kani with well-conserved paintings and an elegant mani wall. 
   • The trail then proceeds through several landslide zones. 
   • At this point, you must be extra careful as you walk. 
   • Plus, you must be attentive to your guide’s instruction to maintain physical safety. 
   • After the landslide zone, you will follow the trail up to Namrung.
   • After about 1 hour on the uneven trail, you will climb a zigzag from the river to the neat village of Namrung (2660m). 
   • The place has some of the best teashops, a restaurant, and rest houses on the trek with a vintage view of Singhi Himal.

   Trekking time: 6-7 hours
   Trekking distance: 12.1 miles (19.5 km)
    Accommodation: Teahouse

7. Day 7 : Trek to Lho 2957m 4 hrs.

   • We will begin our trek after breakfast. 
   • You'll first climb steadily and pass through forests to reach Lihi, a fine village with many stupas and barley terraces. The trail then drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal always close by.
   • The people are locally reknown as Nubri people, meaning people of the north. 
   • You will Explore and experience typical lifestyle, foods as you trek along this area.The Stone carving mani walls, lush terraces and houses are unique sight to withness. 
   • We pass through large fir, rhododendron and oak forest. 
   • We will witness the best view of himalya as we reach our destination at Lho village. 
   • In the afternoon, we will hike to see the Monastery of Lho village. 
   • We will get to greet the young monks and exchange smiles.

   Trekking time: 6-7 hours
   Trekking distance: 10.9 miles (17.7 km)
   Accommodation: Teahouse

8. Day 8 : Lho to Samagau 3540m 4 hrs

   • The sun kiss atop Manaslu can be witness early morning from Lho. 
   • Depends on weather for sure. 
   • We will pass Lho village slowly after our breakfast.  
   • On walking, the picturesque view of Mt. Manaslu accompanies you. 
   • You will walk across the easy trail to Shyapla on passing through pine and rhododendron gully with moss and gin-clear stream. 
   • From Shyapla, you will walk for almost an hour to reach Sama Gaon. 
   • The stupa, yak pastures and typical dense settlements of Sama Gong is of wander. 
   • We will check our permits and check in to our rest house for the night.

9. Day 9 :Exploration Day at Samagaon (3,540m).

   • Sama Gaon is the principal village of the Nubri people which holds a large gompa, many shops, a health post, heliport and telephone/wifi access, etc. 
   • Today is an acclimatization day, so sleep in and relax. 
   • Enjoy a refreshing breakfast and then spend the day at Samagaon getting some rest.
   •  For those who want to explore, there's an optional day hike that explore to a little hill near the Sama village, you'll find an old gompa—Pungyen Gompa—a monastery with great views of the glacier. 
   • Manaslu base camp can be hike in a day with pack lunch if you feel like it. The base camp is 4400 meter in elevation.

10. Day 10 :Trek to Samdo (3,860 m) – 5 Hrs.

    • After breakfast in Samagaon, you'll descend to the Budhi Gandaki River and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. 
    • You'll pass several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. 
    • The mountain views along this route are amazing and get you close to the Tibetan border.
    • This is an easy trek on a shelf above the river that passes juniper and birch forests in Kermo Kharka. 
    • Drop down and cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge, and then climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. 
    • You'll come to a stone archway and continue walking until you find the village of Samdo.

    Trekking time: 4 hours
    Trekking distance: 10.1 miles (16.4 km)
    Accommodation: Teahouse

11. Day 11: Trek to Dharmasala. 4 hours

    • The trails are smooth at first and it get steeper once we cross the river and take the right corner towards the border. 
    • Once at the border, if you look towards the south of Samdo Glacier you will get excellent photos with a huge serac near the top of the glacier. 
    • You can also frame Blue Sheep, Pica’s, and Marmots in season.

12. Day 12: Trek via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) to Bimthang (3,720 m) – 8 Hrs.

    • Our guide will brief the feasible wake-up time for the pass. We will have our breakfast and head north toward Larke pass with gradual ascend. 
    • While we climb on, we may get to see first touch of sun in peak like Cho Danda and Larkya Peak closely. 
    • You'll walk across moraines of the glacier, making steady ascent, which becomes steeper in the last section of the pass. 
    • From here, there are outstanding views of different mountains like Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, and the massive Annapurna II. 
    • You'll finish with a rewarding walk into misty low pastures in beautiful Bhimtang in the early evening with Mount Manaslu looming in the distance.

    Trekking time: 7-11 hours
    Trekking distance: 15.3 miles (24.7 km)
    Accommodation: Teahouse

13. Day 13 : Trek to Tilije (2,300 m) – 7 Hrs.

    • After breakfast in Bimthang, head out to a nearby ridge where you can enjoy great views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. 
    • Keep descending on the trail and cross a high pasture followed by a bridge over the Dudh Khola River.
    • From here, walk through a rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche. 
    • Pass through lush fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. The trail comes off the ridge in a big, sweeping arc to the river bank. 
    • A short distance beyond is the village of Gho where some trekkers choose to stay the night, but you'll continue walking until you get to Tilije.

    Trekking time: 5-6 hours
    Trekking distance: 10 miles (16 km)
    Accommodation: Teahouse

14. Day 14: Drive to Besisahar (760 m) – 6 Hrs.

    • We drive towards Besisahar passing Dharapani.  
    • Where annapurna conservation area permit is verified. 
    • The roads are all not paved until we reach Besisahar and we will take off road 4wd jeep. 
    • We will get to stop by a beautiful waterfall in Chyamje.

15. Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu (1400 m) 6 hrs.

    • Then we are on the highway to Kathmandu. 
    • While you are seated in your jeep/bus, you have an opportunity to enjoy both hill and mountain landscapes often coming into direct view with the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. 
    • We will stop for lunch on the highway to Kathmandu and eventually check in at the hotel at Kathmandu by evening.

    Overnight in hotel.

16. Day 16: Departure.

    • Our guide will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA). 
    • Airport check-in and flight to onward destination. 
    • We end our services here.

    This itinerary is only a guideline, and is occasionally subject to change to suit local conditions, particularly on this trek where lot of time is spent above 3000 meter.